James Teelan tries a lofted ball into the penalty area, but the winger finds no one in red anywhere near it.

A few groans can be heard rippling around Shamrock Park. The frustration is starting to build among the home fans.

Mark Byrne is shown a yellow card for taking too long over his goal-kick after the hosts fail to make the most of Steven McCullough’s corner.

Luke Wilson picks it up in a dangerous area and drives towards goal before unleashing a fierce strike at the near post.

Mark Byrne reacts sharply, beating it away and conceding a corner as Niall Currie's side ramp up the pressure early in the second half.

Referee Louise Thompson whistles to indicate the start of the second half.

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In today's earlier games, Bangor stunned Coleraine, Dungannon defeated Larne and Ballymena came from behind to defeat Carrick Rangers.

Watch the highlights from the three games below.

Players Davy McDaid and Niall Quinn form part of Glenavon's interim coaching team as the Lurgan Blues search for a new boss.

They will be delighted with how Glenavon have performed so far with youngster Luke McGerrigan's early strike giving the away side an early lead.

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Away from this week's league action, Linfield reached the second round of the BetMcLean Cup with a 2-0 win over Queen's University at Windsor Park.

Chris McKee, who had an early effort ruled out, opened the scoring when he headed home Charlie Allen's cross in the 18th minute.

Queen's University, who have impressed since they earned promotion to the Championship, had a chance to equalise when Tommy Smyth's header forced David Walsh into a save.

McKee struck the woodwork shortly before the interval, but Matt Yates added a second for David Healy's side in the 51st minute from Sam Taylor's cross.

See the full list of first round fixtures here.

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Half-time at Shamrock Park, where Luke McGerrigan's early strike separates the sides.

The away side made the brighter start, but the Ports grew into it and carved out the better chances as the half wore on. All to play for after the break in this tense Mid-Ulster derby.

There will be three minutes of added time at the end of the first half. Just enough time for either side to find a crucial next goal before the break.

It comes to nothing in the end, as Aaron McCarey stands firm amid the chaos and punches clear inside a crowded six-yard box.

The Portadown keeper has looked far more assured since that early mix-up.

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Corey Smith swings in a cross aimed towards Michael O’Connor, but a deflection takes it behind for a corner.

A welcome opportunity for the Lurgan Blues to send Harry Murphy and Kyle McClelland forward to test Aaron McCarey once again.

Oran O’Kane’s throw finds Paul McGovern, who attempts an audacious turn and volley from around 20 yards.

It’s ambitious, to put it kindly - the effort sails harmlessly wide of Aaron McCarey’s goal.

Michael O’Connor finds his name taken after a late challenge on Steven McCullough, catching the defender just as he looked to clear.

Ryan Mayse comes within inches of drawing the home side level, meeting a cross with a glancing header that seems destined for the top corner.

Mark Byrne reacts superbly, springing across to tip it away and preserve Glenavon’s slender advantage.

Oran O’Kane goes into the book, shown a yellow card by referee Louise Thompson after cynically halting James Teelan’s burst down the right flank.

Lee Chapman drives purposefully into the box and fires a teasing ball across the face of goal, but Sean Carlin is alert to the danger, stretching to clear at the back post.

That’s the end of Luke McGerrigan’s afternoon, with the attacker unable to continue after that knock.

Corey Smith comes on in his place as the visitors are forced into an early change.

We’ve a break in play as goalscorer Luke McGerrigan is down receiving treatment after a collision inside the penalty area.

Both sets of players take the chance for a quick breather while Glenavon’s physio gets to work.

Luke McGerrigan takes advantage of Portadown being unable to clear their lines and fires home from close range to give Glenavon an early lead.